Sony Xperia ZR: The new waterproof smartphone with superior Sony engineering!

Sony Xperia ZR: Specs, Price and Availability

Sony has just introduced the new Xperia ZR, featuring the highest level of water-resistance for capturing photos and Full HD videos underwater. This Android smartphone offers leading technology and content with a 4.6" HD Reality display, 13 megapixel fast capture camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, and 4G LTE. More about the Sony Xperia ZR after the jump.

Enjoy entertainment on the go with the super-sharp 4.6" HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 using the contrast enhancement technology expertise from Sony's range of BRAVIA TVs, which together with the beautifully designed OptiContrast panel, delivers a beautiful high quality viewing experience.

The OptiContrast panel reduces reflections and provides clearer viewing, even in bright sunlight, and creates a seamlessly black surface when the phone is turned off. By eliminating the sensor layer and integrating the sensor on the lens, responsiveness of the screen is increased, so now your touch is both more effective and more intuitive. And with Sony's unique prediction filter to help better detect the movement of your finger, scrolling on the Xperia ZR is reassuringly smooth.

Xperia ZR is precision-crafted to handle whatever life throws at it. With its sleek, yet durable design, the Xperia ZR is your perfect companion in and out of the water. As well as being dust-resistant, this waterproof phone is IP55 and IP58 compliant, so you can keep it submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Combined with its dedicated camera key, the waterproof capabilities let you shoot videos in Full HD or snap pictures underwater, capturing the sharpest visuals. The camera key also allows you to shoot even from a locked screen, meaning you'll never miss a moment again.

Featuring Sony's "Exmor RS for mobile" image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for both photos and videos, the Xperia ZR captures perfect pictures and videos, no matter what the conditions. Superior Auto mode combines Scene Recognition with high quality performance image processing technology (HDR and noise reduction) to automatically shoot with the most optimal settings. And when you want to capture action fast, simply turn on burst mode to shoot an unlimited number of images at 15 frames per second.

Xperia ZR also features Battery STAMINA Mode which significantly improves the standby time of your smartphone by four times or more by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.

The solid yet comfortable styling of the Xperia ZR is matched by a choice of classic and fresh colours – black, white, pink and mint – each allowing you to express your individual style.

Sony Xperia ZR Specifications
1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064 processor
4.6" HD (720x1280) reality display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
323 ppi with Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Adreno 320 GPU
2GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
13.1MP autofocus camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps Full HD video recording
GPS with A-GPS support
Stereo FM radio with RDS
NFC support / Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
microUSB v2.0 (MHL) / 3.5mm audio jack
IP55 and IP58 certified - dust and water proof
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
131 x 67.4 x 10.4mm (dimension)
140g (weight)

Pricing and Availability
The Xperia ZR will launch in various global markets from Q2 2013 (availability will vary by market). Pricing of the device is not yet available at this moment.

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